sometimes.

Sometimes, there are moments that I wish were not my reality.

For example, yesterday, standing in line at the Walmart super center with frozen pizzas and frozen pie in my cart, already wishing that I did not have to purchase them. My pride saying "you should be able to fit in time to really make supper tonight", knowing that again, I was going to have extra children and family in my home later that day, along with Hannah's music program. I really couldn't fit it in. AND then, the gal that pulls up behind me with her pork loin and sausage and fresh vegetables... I just wanted to shout "these aren't the groceries I always buy." Like I needed to clarify that I am a cook from scratch-kind-of-gal.

Then, after spending a better part of a day trying to get things ready for a very sweet daughter of mine, only it was all to her dismay. Which made me upset... So sometimes, like last night, I had to apologize to my Mom, for once being like one of my own.

Sometimes, my pride really gets in the way.

Before the snow came (and went).

The morning after the snow.

five senses friday number 3.

I'm still joining in on five senses friday's hosted by Abby. 

I feel like each week goes by so quickly. Always full of unexpected twists, good and bad. Full of moments I sometimes am prepared for, and some I just catch myself reacting too. Trying to get out of my comfort zone in issues dealing with "my time", never getting enough piano practice for the kids in, wishing that I would have worked more of this and that into my schedule. As I look over my list, I have to admit that some of my emotions this week weren't always as nice as the photo or list would make it out to be. I really should show you a photo of all the laundry folded on my bed, just waiting to be put away before I took myself in...

taste:

-macaroons, homemade bread

-pizza

sight:

-from the kitchen windows...(our new basketball goal)

-a flowering shrub next door.

-watching Matheau and the kids help put together the basketball goal.

touch:

-our new table (thanks to Craigs list)

-a new book

-finishing my Moska

-attempting some crochet work

-casting on a new knitting project

smell:

-hyacinths, mocha sheet cake, ginger

hear: extra children's voices, doors closing and opening, piano lessons, the rain drops falling

Today.

The sunshine is gone and the cold air, followed by possible rain and snow are coming. Enjoying these as long as they last.

The Moska.

It is finished. Luke says it makes me look kinda fat and Alli says that I look beautiful. I should probably taken a few stitches out since I worked in the round instead of doing the front and back separately. The model looks as if there is a bit more decreasing to add some shape to hers. Whether I look a bit fat or not, I like the moska.

Yarn is Berroco's linen jeans.
Pattern is also from Berroco.

Back to school.

These miniatures starting blooming yesterday.


Hannah's lunch was packed and she is back to school, for the rest of us, back to school at home. Honestly, I think I enjoyed our break a bit much, starting today is a bit tough. Maybe I just need my morning cup of coffee and a macaroon. ;)

five senses friday

week two

Taste:

breakfast. scrambled eggs with apple and peanut butter & co.


-Hannah's homemade apple crumble and biscuits.



Sight:

 Reddened cheeks from the sunshine.

-adorable cows at Suzanne's place.


-more granny squares.



-a sweet girl enjoying her break from school.



Touch:

-working the dirt. Planting onions and starting tomatoes, salvias, yarrow, snail flowers and more onions.


-still knitting on my Moska.

Smell:



Hear:

-Little voices with pretend British accents enjoying a tea party with root beer floats.

-girls giggling.